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South Australia announces major OSHC sector reforms aimed at boosting quality and access
The South Australian Government is overhauling its approach to appointing out of school hours care (OSHC) providers in public schools, introducing reforms designed to enhance service quality, safety and accessibility for families.
2025-06-30 09:49:48
by Fiona Alston

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SA to open four new early years hubs as preschool reforms accelerate
South Australia will open four new early years hubs from Term 4, bringing forward its three-year-old preschool rollout. The investment also extends Kindy Care and adds more than 2,000 long day care places from 2026.
2025-06-09 11:36:52
by Isabella Southwell

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A dedication to fun: Karly Sheppard’s 20-year journey in OSHC leadership
After 20 years in Outside School Hours Care, Karly Sheppard now leads PCYC Queensland’s Fun Squad program, supporting 700 educators and more than 20,000 children through inclusive, play-based and wellbeing-focused services.
2025-05-20 12:18:03
by Isabella Southwell

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Forrest Out Of School Hours Care achieves third Excellent Rating
Forrest Out Of School Hours Care (FOOSHC) in Canberra has once again achieved the highest rating under the National Quality Framework (NQF), with ACECQA awarding the service its third Excellent rating, valid until 9 February 2030.
2025-04-29 13:41:48
by Isabella Southwell

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Department of Communities investigating OSHC service over bus lock in incident
The West Australian Department of Communities, in its capacity as the state’s Regulatory Authority, is investigating after a six year old child was left in a bus earlier this month.
2025-04-14 09:58:01
by Freya Lucas
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
by Fiona Alston

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Takeovers panel declines Mayfield Childcare application, refers matter to ASIC
2025-06-30 10:30:15
by Fiona Alston

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Prime Minister Albanese backs Tasmanian Labor’s childcare plan, highlights national early learning progress
2025-06-30 10:42:02
by Fiona Alston